SB 1009
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in special vehicles and pedestrians, providing for shared low-speed electric scooters; and imposing penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a framework for shared low-speed electric scooter programs in Pennsylvania. It defines key terms like ‘shared low-speed electric scooter’ and ‘authorized municipality,’ and outlines requirements for municipalities to create ordinances governing these programs. The bill also addresses safety issues, including lighting and speed limits, and establishes penalties for violations and abandoned scooters. It requires insurance for commercial operators and mandates annual reporting by municipalities.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to shared low-speed electric scooters, including ‘shared low-speed electric scooter’ and ‘authorized municipality’.
- Requires municipalities to adopt ordinances establishing shared low-speed electric scooter programs, including rules on operation, parking, and safety.
- Establishes a complaint hotline for reporting issues related to shared low-speed electric scooters.
- Mandates insurance requirements for commercial shared low-speed electric scooter enterprises.
- Outlines penalties for violations of the subchapter, including fines and civil penalties.
- Requires annual reporting by municipalities on the deployment and operation of shared low-speed electric scooters.
- Specifies requirements for scooter safety, such as lighting and speed limits.
- Addresses labor peace agreements to ensure uninterrupted service.
Who is affected
- City governments (specifically cities of the second class and second class A)
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Daniel Laughlin
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